Position Description & Summary of Role:
Step into an instrumental role. Help conduct the smooth operation of a fast-paced and friendly financial planning office. Work as an employee of an independent advisor franchisee with a Private Wealth Advisory Practice of Ameriprise Financial.

The Paraplanner/Associate Financial Advisor will primarily assist financial advisor(s) in day-to-day workflow. This position will consistently follow high standards of business and professional ethics and legal and regulatory requirements when dealing with others and/or performing work activities. This role provides client relationship support through managing, gathering, and analyzing client data, helping prepare preliminary plans, reports and other client deliverables, working with clients to resolve issues and other practice management tasks as needed. Responds to ad hoc requests, coordinates/tracks projects and/or manages business-as-usual projects such as organizing a client seminar.

Position Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsibilities and Time Allocation – Will change over time to meet the needs of the practice and can include other duties as assigned by the advisor. 

Position Functions:

60%

Paraplanner

• Conduct Transactions

• Review and update client information as needed for client review meetings.

• Attend and participate in client meetings as necessary. 

• Develop portfolio/robust product solution recommendations that fit client’s risk tolerance and time horizon.

• Quarterly completion of supervisory reviews.

• Maintain and run reports for the practice as needed.

• Develop appropriate deliverables.

20%

Client Care

• Maintain client contact during the financial planning process.

• Answer questions and provide readily available information to clients, if requested and as allowable, as it relates to servicing their accounts.  

• Managing the practice and supporting client relationships. 

• Manage and resolve client service problems.

• Perform other allowable duties assigned by the financial advisor(s).  

20%

Administrative

• Update forms and submit to home office for processing.

• Respond to client emails and requests.

• Provide information and support to financial advisor as needed.

• Manage and provide support on other administrative tasks as they arise.

Key Traits of a Successful Paraplanner/AFA:

• Direct attention to detail and organization 

• Effective communication with clients and other advisors/staff 

• Effective and efficient time management 

• Polite and clear phone manner 

• High integrity

• Ability to multi-task 

• Ability to adhere to rules and regulations as stated and required by advisor, Ameriprise Financial

• Ability to support and provide guidance for compliance within the advisor’s practice

• Positive attitude and sincere willingness to constantly learn and grow 

Education and Other Designations:

• College degree or higher

• 2+ years of similar experience

• Must be Series 7 licensed

• Series 66, and State life, accident, and health insurance licenses (preferred but not required)

At Ameriprise Financial, we’re not just in the business of helping clients with their financial goals – we also help our advisors and employees reach their true potential by embracing an inclusive and collaborative culture. We celebrate the unique qualities and reward the contributions of our talented, passionate employees. If you’re motivated and want to work for a strong, ethical company that cares about you and your community, take the next step with Ameriprise Financial.

This position is with an Ameriprise Financial Franchise owner.

Full time